assertive vs forceful

assertive and forceful both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assertive	No	Yes	No	No
forceful	No	Yes	No	No

assertive (adjective)	forceful (adjective)
aggressively self-assured	characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
	forceful and definite in expression or action